Chapter 16
Applying Agile to Lean Six Sigma Projects
IN THIS CHAPTER
Understanding the principles of Agile and mastering an Agile mindset
Introducing Agile frameworks
Diving into the scrum
Using kanbans for project management
Considering how Agile practices can support your Lean Six Sigma project
In 2001, a small group of people got together in a Utah ski resort to find common ground in the way software delivery projects were managed. These pioneers developed and signed up to the Manifesto for Agile Software Development, and in doing so, they transformed project management. The traditional “waterfall” method of delivering software in a single release (which may take several months) was replaced by a rapid release of value to customers with further releases of software every few weeks. And much more than that, guiding principles for behavior were established. Agile working is about instilling a culture of empirical experimentation (learning what works by trying it out rather than ...
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